Sanitation holds in Lagos tomorrow

HUMAN and vehicular movements will be restricted in Lagos from 7am and 10am tomorrow, Environment Commissioner Tunji Bello said yesterday.

According to him, it is to observe the monthly environmental sanitation programme in the state.

He reminded Lagosians of the importance of daily waste disposal without waiting for the monthly programme.

“Lagosians should properly dispose of their wastes through LAWMA and authorised PSP operators, as dumping of waste into canals impede the flow of storm water in our drainage channels, Bello reportedly said in a statement by ministry’s spokesman, Mr. Fola Adeyemi.

Recalling how many states experienced serious flood disaster, the commissioner noted that there was no such issue in the state with the help of God and the concerted efforts of the government.

Bello warned residents against patronising cart pushers, adding that the scope of the Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators had been widened for efficiency.

The commissioner said the Drainage Maintenance Department (DMA) and Emergency Flood Abatement Department (EFAD) had commenced massive cleaning and dredging of drains and canals across the state to reduce flooding.

He, however, urged residents to complement government’s efforts at attaining a flood-free-environment by ensuring an all-year-round cleaning of the canals and drainage channels.

For total compliance with tomorrow’s sanitation, Bello warned drivers of intra-city and inter-state commercial buses to comply with the order, warning that offenders would face the full weight of the law.